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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 23.42, 32.30 and 16.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 23.42, 32.30 and 16.51 is: 22.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    23.42 : 32.30 = 16.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    23.42/32.30 = 16.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    23.42x = 32.30 × 16.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    23.42x = 533.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 533.11/23.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.76

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